Why Abide?
The word "Abide" means to dwell, remain, or stay.
When life becomes difficult, it is our nature to run and cling to earthly things.
The Bible commands us to react opposite of the world. Jesus tells us to:
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” -John 14:4
We cannot live a fruitful life apart from Jesus.
And we were not designed to do life alone.
Our heart behind Abide is to give women a chance to gather together and grow in the Lord.
It is our prayer that women who don’t yet know the love of Jesus, find it here.
And for those who do, learn to live a fruitful life through abiding in Him.
It is our prayer that women who don’t yet know the love of Jesus, find it here.
And for those who do, learn to live a fruitful life throughabiding in Him.
The Mission
We strive to provide a safe environment for women to show up, flaws and all, to sit at the feet of Jesus. This weekend our goal is to pour into you while teaching through the foundational Word of God. We pray that no woman leaves untouched by the heart & love of our savior, Jesus.
The Vision
We have two main focal points here at Abide.
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Jesus + Community
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We believe that Jesus is the foundation of all we are and all we do. We also acknowledge the role that those around us play in helping us effectively serve the Kingdom. It's our hope that your desire for community will grow and your love for Jesus, soar!
Core Beliefs
We believe in the God of the Bible. We believe that the Bible is absolute truth. We believe that God sent His only son, Jesus, to sacrifice His life on the cross to atone for our sins. We believe that salvation & eternal life are received only through believing in Jesus Christ as Lord.
A note from your Host:
Hey friends!
You can’t even begin to understand how excited I am that you’re reading this & that you’re interested in Abide! I never imagined that Abide would happen ( or round 3!), but we serve a BIG God, and He can use ANYONE!
For the past decade I have struggled with maintaining community & have been on a journey of discovering what healthy, godly relationships look like. While going on a walk one day, I was reflecting on all that I had learned and and wondered how my years of pain had purpose. I knew I couldn't be only one that found themselves craving deeper community & wanting more of Jesus. Thus, the idea of a retreat was born. I took the idea to my friend, Camryn (my amazing co-founder), she said “I’m in!”, & we haven’t looked back since!
I pray that you will come. That you will step out in faith and join us for a weekend of surrender & worship. A weekend of admitting how needy we really are and aligning our hearts with the only One who can sustain us. No matter what you've done or where you've been, you are welcome at Abide!
It’s okay to say yes, friend! God will meet you EXACTLY where you are.
Lindsey Epperson
2023 Retreat
2024 Retreat
